Sunday, 18 January 2015

For the third time in a row the media political MPs in Danish Parliament has decided to postpone a decision on a transition from DAB to DAB+ This after a consultation with a skeptical or negative radio industry opinion with a retainment of FM on its agenda. Next meeting with Folketinget (the parliament) culture committee on this matter will be January 30.

Friday, 16 January 2015

A new band of spectrum 600 MHz may be available for mobile use in Canada.

There is an ongoing process in most countries to use the 700 MHz band for mobile broadband replacing over-the-air television broadcasting. But there will be a growing demand for still more spectrum on lower frequencies for mobile broadband. The Canadian government has now taken the first step in that direction with a new consultation round.

Monday, 5 January 2015

According to the FCC there are 17.777 FM-transmitters in U.S.A. 6.633 are Commercial radio, 4.085 Educational (mostly NPR and universities) and 873 Low-Power FM (Community radio). Also there are 6.186 FM translators and boosters.

Friday, 2 January 2015

This month the commercial broadcaster Antenne Bayern is closing two DAB+ channels Antenne topp 40 and Antenne Bayern which will remain online. Antenne Bayern is critical against the economical possibilities for commercial radio to finance DAB+. More money for development of content and distribution is needed. But the income from commercial ads will not cover this according to the company.